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Italian

separazione

/se.pa.ratˈt͡sjo.ne/noun · feminineA2
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Meaning

separation, split-up, breakup, division, parting

In a sentence

La loro separazione è stata molto difficile per tutti.

Their separation was very hard for everyone.

Hai già firmato i documenti per la separazione?

Have you already signed the papers for the separation?

In questa casa non c'è separazione tra cucina e soggiorno.

In this house, there is no separation between the kitchen and the living room.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
separazionefeminine · singular
separazionifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Use separazione for legal, emotional, or abstract separation; divisione is more for dividing things, groups, or math.
  • For couples, separazione often means legal separation, not necessarily divorce. Divorzio is the final legal end of the marriage.
  • Common pattern: separazione da qualcuno/qualcosa. Learners often overuse di after it.

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